Simple Nasi Goreng
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this *Simple Nasi Goreng*, an irresistible Indonesian fried rice recipe that's both quick and endlessly customizable. Made with fragrant garlic, shallots, and a touch of chili paste, this dish highlights the bold umami notes of soy sauce and the sweet richness of kecap manis. Using day-old rice ensures the perfect fried texture, while scrambled eggs and optional add-ins like chicken, shrimp, or tofu add heartiness and flexibility. Garnished with fresh cucumber and tomato slices, this classic comfort food comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks seeking authentic flavor. Perfect as a standalone meal or served alongside satay or a crisp salad, it's time to bring the taste of Indonesia to your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 small Shallots, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon Chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu (optional)
- 2 stalks Spring onions, chopped
- 6 slices Cucumber slices (for garnish)
- 4 slices Tomato slices (for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots to the pan, and sauté until fragrant and golden, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the chili paste and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
Pour in the soy sauce and kecap manis, mixing thoroughly to coat the rice evenly.
If using chicken, shrimp, or tofu, stir in the cooked protein at this stage and incorporate it with the rice.
Push the rice mixture to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them into the rice.
Season the fried rice with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss in the chopped spring onions and cook for an additional minute.
Remove the pan from heat and serve the Nasi Goreng on individual plates.
Garnish with cucumber slices, tomato slices, and additional sambal oelek on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2599 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 110.1 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1888 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
